We're not sitting still for overhead charges as a cost prior to distribution.

3 seconds sound clip from the Network (1976) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:20:15.611 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- The Mao Tse-Tung Hour went on the air March 14. It received a 47 share. The network promptly committed to 15 shows with an option for 10 more.

- There were the usual contractual difficulties.

- Equal to 20 percent, 20, except that such percentages sh all be 30 percent, 30 for 90-minute or longer television programs.

- Have we settled that sublicensing thing?

- No.

- We want a clear definition here.

- Gross proceeds should consist of all funds the sublicensee receives not merely the net amount remitted after payment to the sublicensee or distributor.

- We're not sitting still for overhead charges as a cost prior to distribution.

- Don't fuck with my distribution costs!

- I'm making a lousy 215 per segment. I'm already deficiting $25000 a week with Metro!

- I'm paying William Morris 10 percent off the top!

- And I'm giving this turkey $10000 for segment and another five to this fruitcake.

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